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BIO

Josh Radnor wrote, directed, and starred in two films, both of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival before being released in theaters: The Audience Award-winning happythankyoumoreplease opposite Kate Mara, Malin Akerman, and Tony Hale and Liberal Arts opposite Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, Allison Janney, and Zac Efron. He was last seen in Jill Soloway's Afternoon Delight (Sundance, 2013) opposite Kathryn Hahn and Juno Temple.



Radnor is best known for playing Ted Mosby on CBS's Emmy-nominated comedy How I Met Your Mother. His other television credits include guest appearances on ER, Six Feet Under, and Law & Order among others. He was a series regular on ABC's The Court starring Sally Field. He made his film debut in the original teen spoof Not Another Teen Movie. Radnor portrayed the role of Lou Mazzuchelli in NBC's Rise and Lonny Flash in Amazon Prime Video's Hunters.

On Broadway he played the title character in The Graduate opposite Kathleen Turner. Off-Broadway and regionally, he has appeared at the Manhattan Theater Club, The Vineyard Theater, and Baltimore Center Stage, among others. In Los Angeles, he appeared in the Ovation Award-winning world premiere production of Jon Robin Baitz's The Paris Letter. Radnor appeared in New York Stage and Film's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's The Babylon Line, directed by Terry Kinney. Most recently he was seen playing Seymor in the Kennedy Center's Little Shop of Horrors.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Asaf


[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2018
Seymour Krelborn


[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Off-Broadway Original Production, 2016
Aaron Port


[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere Production, 2014
Isaac


[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2004
Paul


[Off-Broadway]
2003
Jonathan

Performer

Jonathan

Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Benjamin Braddock [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play

Josh Radnor, The Ally

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News


Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more. 
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
Photos: Gary Gulman's GRANDILOQUENT Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

On Sunday, January 19 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Gary Gulman and friends celebrated his Off-Broadway debut at the opening night of his show, Grandiloquent. See photos here!
Cloud Cult Releases New Single 'The Universe Woke Up As You'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

Indie-chamber-rock band Cloud Cult has released “The Universe Woke Up As You”. This is the lead single from the band’s forthcoming new full-length studio album Alchemy Creek which is due out August 8th and follows last month’s “As Beautiful As It Hurts” and May’s “I Am A Forcefield.” Listen to the song now!
Cloud Cult to Release New LP 'Alchemy Creek;' Shares 'As Beautiful As It Hurts' Single
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 14, 2024

Indie-chamber-rock band Cloud Cult will release their new full-length studio album Alchemy Creek on August 8th. Ahead of the release, they have shared the single 'As Beautiful As It Hurts' They will also embark on a late summer US headline tour that kicks-off on August 28th at The Sinclair in Boston, MA. Listen to a single from the album!
Video: Watch Cloud Cult's Music Video for New Single; Band Reveals 2024 US Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024

Cloud Cult has returned with a new single and video for “I Am A Force Field”. The single comes with news of a US headline tour and some festival shows that kickoff at the end of the summer in Wisconsin at this year’s People Fest, where Cloud Cult will be one of the headlining acts. The new single, which Cloud Cult’s Craig Minowa shares “…is about facing our anxieties and inner shadows…,' is the first taste of music from the band’s forthcoming new studio album that is set to be released in August. Watch the video!
Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM to Begin Performances at The Public Theater Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE ALLY Extends For a Third Time at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

THE ALLY has been extended for a third time at The Public Theater and will now run through Sunday, April 7. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Josh Radnor been in?

Josh Radnor has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Josh Radnor been in?

Josh Radnor has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Josh Radnor been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for The Ally.

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